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Modern Discuss P38 Pilots name for the F-35. in the Other Eras forums; I'd have thought a name which implies the plane always came back would be a good one...


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Old 07-29-2006, 01:31 PM   #61
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I'd have thought a name which implies the plane always came back would be a good one
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Old 07-29-2006, 03:43 PM   #62
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Old 07-29-2006, 05:03 PM   #63
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And don't forget the all time greatest (Drumroll)....

KALKARA!
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And don't forget the all time greatest (Drumroll)....

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That sounds like something you would hear on South Park!
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Old 07-30-2006, 02:24 AM   #66
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Hey hey, go easy fellas, we have feelings too you know...
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Old 07-30-2006, 07:46 AM   #68
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Sorry wildcat, just trying to make a point to one of your countrymen who thought he had jokes. If he is going to bring jokes, he better be able to take them.

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Old 07-30-2006, 07:51 AM   #69
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You have to admit, those are funny names for aircraft!
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That is why we are making fun of them.
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You have to admit, those are funny names for aircraft!
Yeah they are, and so is Strikehawk
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Laugh it off... Strikehawk still sounds better than some of the other names!
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